National Film Awards 2018 sees Baahubali 2 bagging three trophies

Director SS Rajamouli's Baahubali: The Conclusion bagged three National Awards for Best Action, Special Effects and Best Popular Film.

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India Today Web Desk

Chennai

April 13, 2018

UPDATED: April 13, 2018 13:34 IST

A still from Baahubali: The Conclusion

Director SS Rajamouli's Baahubali series won the hearts of people across the world with its epic historical fantasy saga. People flocked to the theatres see the visual extravaganza unfold on-screen.

While the first film, Baahubali: The Beginning ended on a gripping cliffhanger, the second part, Baahubali: The Conclusion answered the crucial question, 'Why did Kattapa kill Baahubali?', a question that was on everyone's lips.

On April 13, the 65th National Awards were announced and Baahubali: The Conclusion managed to win three awards. The film won in three categories, namely, Best Action Choreography, Best Special Effects and Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.

It was announced that Abbas Ali Moghul won the National Award for Best Special Effects. However, Producer Shobu took to Twitter to reveal that he didn't work for Baahubali at all. He wrote, "Abbas Ali Moghul ?? He didn't work for @BaahubaliMovie 1 or 2.. :)(sic)"

According to reports, popular stunt choreographer Peter Hein worked on the action sequences in Baahubali 2, while RC Kamalakannan worked as the supervisor of Special Effects.

Kamalakannan was assisted by Pete Draper and Adel Adili, co-founders of Makuta VFX.

As Baahubali: The Conclusion is gearing up for a grand release in China, it recently achieved an outstanding feat in Japan. The film, which released on December 29, 2017, recently completed its 100-day theatrical run in the country.